Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN, RN, or EMT), or successful completion of a certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA), or at least one year of patient care experience.
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice-category-specific tasks.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
• CPR certification based on AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, required within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting clearance.
• Act 33 clearance.
• Act 34 clearance.
• Act 73 FBI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Ob/Gyn experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for examinations, as needed.
• Collect patient information and history, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
• Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and clean patient, examination, and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control.
• Manage supply inventory and restock examination and procedure rooms.
• Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Comply with UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level-one laboratory tests.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
• Obtain laboratory and X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and related records.
• Complete forms and requisitions as needed.
• Schedule appointments.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
• Under physician direction and supervision, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Excellent benefits.
• Pleasant work environment.
• Friendly team.